Collector's series (Walter Foster (Firm))

"Learn to create beautiful animal portraits in oil, acrylic & watercolor"--Cover

In The Art of Painting Animals, aspiring painters will learn how to work with oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints to bring their favorite animals to life on paper or canvas. Each medium has its section that begins with an introduction, which includes a section of helpful information on basic tools and materialsâ??including paints, brushes, appropriate supports, and additional materialsâ??followed by a quick guide to techniques and artist tips for rendering animal features and fur, as well as natural textures such as bark and foliage. Talented artists guide readers through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects from pets and horses to wildlife and birds. Projects include a moose, a Shih Tzu dog, a fox, a deer, a lynx, and many more! Along the way, aspiring artists will find helpful tips and tricks for establishing a compelling composition, achieving accurate proportions, and developing expressive animal faces and emotions. With its breadth of content and instruction, The Art of Painting Animals is perfect for any animal-loving artist's collection. - Amazon

Includes index

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Introduction. Tools & materials -- Color theory basics -- Painting techniques -- Animal features & textures --

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Painting animals in oil / Jason Morgan, Lorraine Gray --

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Painting animals in acrylic / Toni Watts, Kate Tugwell --

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Painting animals in watercolor / Deb Watson, Maury Aaseng